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Free Cancellation
June 19100% refund
June 20No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Reproduction historical images and objects.
Entry to any attractions including Canterbury Cathedral and its precincts.
Overview
Come with us and delve into the rich history of Canterbury and explore this amazing city with CT Tours. With your dedicated and accredited tour guide, you will experience over 2000 years of Canterbury's history.
With something for everybody, from accounts of ancient settlers to medieval murder and martyrdom, before stories of the many famous historical figures, artists and notable locals round up Canterbury's story right up to the present day!
Itinerary
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge (Pass By)
We start our tour from outside The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, conveniently located in the centre of the city and with facilities to use before the tour begins!
Statue of Geoffrey Chaucer
Learn more about the man who wrote the most famous book about Canterbury, 'The Canterbury Tales'.
5 minutes
Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint
The largest surviving medieval city gate in the UK was built in a turbulent time, we will discover the multiple methods of attack and defence that made this the most innovative tower of its time. Plus, a story worthy of its very own short film!
5 minutes
The Marlowe Theatre
Passing by this fantastic modern structure, we will learn about the eventful life of Christopher Marlowe and the influence of the written word on the city of Canterbury.
5 minutes
Christ Church Gate
Completed to commemorate a Tudor prince and his Spanish bride, but not the prince you might be thinking of! Plus, the surprising changes to the gate over time.
5 minutes
Canterbury Roman Museum
Outside the Canterbury Roman Museum, you will hear about the Roman city and how it was re-discovered thanks to the Second World War.
Whilst in Butchery Lane, there is the Bell Harry Tower of the Cathedral, the city coat of arms and surprisingly, a bull's head to discuss...
5 minutes
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Thomas Becket. The full story of the most known man to not come from Canterbury, but become arguably the greatest figure in the city's history!
Plus, why does Pope Gregory the Great have a dove flying in to his ear?
5 minutes
Saint George's Tower
Our accredited guide will end the tour underneath this curious clock tower, explaining how this curious tower became a reminder of the past in the bustling shopping area of today!
5 minutes
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Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free Cancellation
June 19100% refund
June 20No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Published on Sep, 2024
Sam was a great tour guide. He was very entertaining and knowledgeable. He had answers to questions and history throughput.
Great experience
Published on Sep, 2024
Sam was a great tour guide. He was very entertaining and knowledgeable. He had answers to questions and history throughput.
Absolutely brilliant.
Published on Jul, 2024
Sam our guide was absolutely brilliant,engaging,knowledgeable,friendly and a true local.Giving us so much information and setting us up for our two days here.Would thoroughly recommend for an informative,pleasant,knowledgeable Canterbury experience.
Absolutely brilliant.
Published on Jul, 2024
Sam our guide was absolutely brilliant,engaging,knowledgeable,friendly and a true local.Giving us so much information and setting us up for our two days here.Would thoroughly recommend for an informative,pleasant,knowledgeable Canterbury experience.
Lots of interesting facts
Published on Jul, 2024
Sam was very informative and we learnt a lot. We’ll worth the money and time been to Canterbury loads of times really glad we did the tour
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